The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act establishes a new Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Department of Commerce to review and restrict vehicle technology that poses national security risks, particularly technology manufactured or supplied by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or any entity deemed to pose an "undue risk" to U.S. critical infrastructure. The Secretary of Commerce can require conditions, demand agreements, or prohibit the use of problematic information technology components in connected vehicles (networked cars), guided by annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence. Enforcement is backed by substantial penalties—criminal violations can result in fines up to $1 million and up to 20 years imprisonment, while civil violations carry fines of at least $250,000 or twice the transaction value—and federal authorities are granted powers to inspect, seize items, demand records, and subpoena witnesses. Before imposing civil penalties, the Secretary must provide a 30-day notice period for alleged violators to respond, and legal challenges can be appealed to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals within 180 days. This law operates alongside existing authorities under the Defense Production Act and other federal statutes to protect U.S. national security interests in an increasingly connected automotive landscape.
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